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Bid Award for Repainting RTS Buses (B)
This item involves a request for the City Commission to Award the Bid in the amount of $60,000 and execute the one year contract for FAAO Manufacturing to Repaint the RTS Buses.
Explanation
The Regional Transit System has twenty-five (25) buses that will not be replaced for up to five (5) years. The buses are mechanically sound, but the exterior paint is in poor condition. In an effort to utilize these assets well past their useful life expectancy it will be necessary to perform paint and body repairs to stop rust and/or corrosion while repainting these buses. RTS intends to utilize the blue and beige wave paint scheme currently on all 2001 year model and newer buses.
On September 12, 2005, the Purchasing Department solicited bids for the Repainting of RTS Buses. Four (4) proposals were received and evaluated. After evaluation of the bids, staff recommends award of the bid to FAAO Manufacturing. The term of the contract will be for one year, with the option of two (2) one-year extensions, subject to funding and written consent of both parties.
Fiscal Note
Funding in the amount of $60,000 is available in the RTS FY 2006 budget for this project.
Recommendation
Recommended Motion: The City Commission approve the bid award for FAAO Manufacturing to Repaint RTS Buses and authorize the City Manager or designee to execute the initial one-year contract and any subsequent annual extensions, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
Alternative Recommendation A: The City Commission deny the bid award for FAAO Manufacturing to Repaint RTS Buses. This would require selecting another vendor or rebid. No fiscal impact.
Alternative Recommendation B: The City Commission deny the bid award to repaint RTS buses. If taken, this action could lead to additional repair cost due to worsening body conditions that must be repaired prior to the repainting of RTS buses.